6 Sensational Things About Becoming A Mother

Becoming a mother is one of the greatest joys. It brings opportunities for growth in more ways than one. Here are 6 things that are great about motherhood.

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Becoming a Mother

The moment you become a mother your whole life changes in an instant. You grow an inseparable bond with your new baby that no other feeling could ever replace. Even if you already have a child you will know the rollercoaster of emotions when welcoming a new baby into your home. It is a feeling that is indescribable. You might think your kids are growing up too fast and you want to become a mother again soon. Having a baby or another child in the home brings huge amounts of joy into your home.

If you have been thinking about having another child then consider these points that might just sway you to pursuing new motherhood once again.

Giving a Child a Second Chance

You can become a mother in many different ways. The first method that springs to mind is obviously natural conception. However, not everybody is fortunate to have this as an option. If you have always wanted to become a mother, but you can’t get pregnant, then you might want to consider adoption. As you welcome a new child into your life through adoption you will be giving them a second chance to have an amazing life. Research adoption details before you make the decision. You might discover the process of adopting a child is long. But you will find it to be incredibly rewarding in the end.

A Lifetime of Unconditional Love

When you welcome a new baby or child into your family you are in for a lifetime of unconditional love. The love goes both ways as your child will need you for the rest of your life. That feeling of loving another human being cannot be replaced by any other emotion. You will feel an instant connection to your child when you become a mother and there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for them. If you are already a mother you will understand how powerful this feeling is and you will certainly want to experience it again someday soon.

Expanding Your Family

When you become a mother again your family expands and grows. There is nothing more beautiful than bringing another life into your family unit. As they grow up, you watch them blossom over the years. No matter how big or small your family is you will understand the unbreakable bond that your unit has. When another person is brought into it, they suddenly have a whole army of supporters and caters who will do anything for them for their entire lives.

A Better Work-Life Balance

When you have a baby your options become a lot wider when it comes to your career choices. If you have always dreamed of being a stay at home mother then this is absolutely possible as soon as your little one is born. Equally, if you want to pursue a career in the corporate world you will be able to take a certain amount of maternity leave and your employer will be able to protect your job for you whilst you are away having your baby. Perhaps you have always wanted to start your own home business. Having a baby might just give you the initiative to start it off because you will have more time at home. Many new mothers choose to pursue a new career at home because it makes more sense to them in terms of work-life balance. You get to explore a carer you have always wanted and you get to spend valuable time with your new baby too.

The Next Step in a Marriage

When you decide to have a baby you are taking the next step in your marriage. This might be something you have thought about for awhile now. Being able to share this type of experience with your significant other can make your partnership even stronger. Often children can actually improve a couple’s relationship. Interestingly enough it gives them something to love, cherish. Not only that, but it allows them to realign their family focuses and goals.

A Tribe of Treasures

Watching a bunch of little ones growing up together has to be one of the most heartwarming experiences. Your kids will be surrounded by brothers and sisters who love them. On top of that, they will also have playmates from the very beginning. Children with siblings have a much easier time integrating with others when they start school. So you will be giving them a huge leg up for their future. Growing up with a huge, loving family that is full of fun and laughter and it is what every child wants! Overall, the more children you have, the more love there is! As an added bonus you will never be short of someone to cuddle.

If you have always wanted kids or more kids now could possibly be a perfect time! If you have tried to have kids or struggle with infertility perhaps adoption is a great option for your family! Adoption is a beautiful blessing to you and your family. The bond you feel is undeniable with that precious child you are welcoming into your world! Are you ready to welcome another sweet blessing into your home?

Michele is a Family Life Educator. She is a mom to 5 kids and loves helping others strengthen their families! When she is not blogging she is spending time with her family and running around drinking Diet Coke trying to get everything done!

4 thoughts on “6 Sensational Things About Becoming A Mother”

I love this, it’s such a feel-good article. I’m so lucky to be the mom that I am and love my kids so much. I know it’s not for everyone, but I agree that some women out there who can’t have kids (maybe not just infertile but those who don’t have someone to father the children) should be willing to look into other options. Adoption is so sweet, and so are taking in foster kids. I can’t wait to share this article with my friends.

You have some good points in this! I would say, though, that adoption isn’t a solution to infertility. It’s important to work through that loss and grief before adopting. I have talked with sooo many adoptees (me included) who’s adoptive parents were infertile and hadn’t dealt with that loss. A lot of those unresolved feelings/emotions/reactions are then played out on the child, to which it’s not their fault. Adoption can be a great thing, but our hearts have to be in the right place 🙂

Yes! Absolutely your heart does need to be in the right place! My uncle was adopted into our family and he was a huge blessing to our family. It is beautiful but the family absolutely needs to be ready for it 🙂 thanks!